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Communication and Media Studies

At a glance: Multimedia Journalism

Did you know? WONB has been on the air since 1991.

Our majors earn a bachelor of arts in Multimedia Journalism; a minor is also offered. The multimedia journalism program is an integrated, interdisciplinary program that teaches students the skills necessary to work in multiple media platforms – print, digital, online, and broadcast – in the fields of journalism, public relations, promotions, or advertising. TV reporters no longer just report and shoot video; they write for their station's website. Newspaper reporters no longer just report and write stories; they shoot still photos, video, and make audio recordings for the Web versions of their stories--in addition to constantly updating their stories for the Web. Visit the department web page.

Distinctive features

Involvement in the major from day one as a student at ONU

One-on-one training in new media technologies.

Internships in corporate video; radio and television stations; newspapers; websites; online news sources; multimedia opportunities in local and regional production houses.

Work with WONB-94.9FM

Work with The Northern Review, ONU’s Source of Campus and Community Information

Full audio and video studios with recording and editing capabilities.

Facilities

The Freed Center is home to WONB Radio: The Voice of Ohio Northern University. The 3,000-watt non-commercial station first went on the air in 1991 and operates year round at 94.9 on the FM dial. WONB also streams on the internet and can be found at : http://www.wonb.net

The radio station is professionally managed and student operated.

The Northern Review is the digital newspaper on campus covering events from major changes in the University, athlete features, entertainment, religious events and cultural diversity. The Northern Review offices are located in the McIntosh Student Center.

Student organizations

WONB-FM, Society for Collegiate Journalists

Professional placement

The department offers an internship program, which provides a practical educational experience that includes theory and practice. Students have held internships at businesses as WLIO-TV (Lima), WTOL-TV (Toledo); WBNS-TV (Columbus), Clear Channel Radio, CorpComm and Mills-James Productions.

Career opportunities

Graduates go on to work in radio advertising sales, television production, broadcast news and corporate audio and video production. Many go onto graduate schools to pursue advanced study at universities such as Ithaca College, Purdue, Ohio University, Bowling Green State University, Miami University, The University of South Carolina, University of Wisconsin and others.